Who Held Power in Ancient China?
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Who Held Power in Ancient China?
Understanding Social Structure in Ancient Chinese Society
Think About This...
Why do societies organize people into different groups? What groups exist in our society today? How might these groups have different levels of power?
Who made up Ancient Chinese society?
Ranking Challenge
Rank the groups from most powerful to least powerful. Explain your choices.
The Social Hierarchy of Ancient China
Group Investigation
Choose one social group to investigate Research questions: • What was their daily life like? • What power did they have? • What were their advantages and disadvantages? • How did they contribute to society?
Who had the hardest life in Ancient China?
Consider: • Working conditions • Living standards • Personal freedoms • Social mobility
Was the emperor the most important person?
FOR or AGAINST Use evidence from what you've learned Consider: What makes someone 'important'?
Exit Reflection
Who contributed most to Ancient Chinese society?
